Proverbs 17:8
What does Proverbs 17:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 17:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A bribe isasa precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A bribe isasa precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949An offering of money is like a stone of great price in the eyes of him who has it: wherever he goes, he does well.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A stone of grace <FI>is<Fi> the bribe in the eyes of its possessors, Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The expectation of him that expecteth is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 25:35
So David received of her hand that which she had brought him: and he said unto her, Go up in peace to thy house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.
- Psalms 18:16
He sent from on high, he took me; He drew me out of many waters.
- Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
- Deuteronomy 16:19
Thou shalt not wrest justice: thou shalt not respect persons; neither shalt thou take a bribe; for a bribe doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
- Psalms 29:4
The voice of Jehovah is powerful; The voice of Jehovah is full of majesty.
- Proverbs 17:23
A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
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